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How long until running stops sucking? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I apologize for how negative that sounds! It's been 3 months. I unfortunately can't be as consistent as I'd like because of chronic utis. I currently go about 8-10 km/h for 20 mins at a time, 2-3 times a week when I'm healthy. I keep at it because I've noticed a boost in my general energy and mood, but I hate pretty much every second of actually running. I read that that's normal as you start out, especially if you start from zero like I did. But I've also read you eventually start to tolerate and then later enjoy it. How long did it take for you to get to that point?

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I echo this bit about not loving it in the middle of it. This is true for lots of endurance activities. The battle of will is very real.